Job Description

In order to be considered for this role, you will need to complete our application form which can be found here:

https://www.wealdofkent.kent.sch.uk/about/vacancies/application-forms. This will need to be returned to hr@wealdgs.org by the application deadline.

Employment Status:

Permanent

Full Time/Part Time:

Full-time

Grade:

KSC

Salary:

25,252 - 26,262 FTE Per Annum (Actual Salary 20,012.17 - 22,892.59)

Hours:

37 hours per week (8:00am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday and 8:00am - 15:30pm on Fridays, with 30 minutes break unpaid)

Term-Time/All Year Round:

Term-Time Only

Start Date:

ASAP

Working collaboratively with the Nurse, the Healthcare support worker will administer first aid and assist with patient care, including simple clinical procedures and supporting children with medical conditions such as diabetes, asthma and epilepsy. The role also includes keeping and updating computerised and paper records appropriately, assisting with dispensing medications under the direction of the Nurse, in line with the school medication protocols.

Applicants must be a team player, empathetic, approachable, an excellent communicator, well organised and demonstrate initiative. Essential to the role is a high level of confidentiality and integrity and experience of working with young people in a pastoral or medical setting with a minimum of 1 years' experience.

When no medical support is required, mental health support may be required in the absence of our mental health support worker. This role is only suitable for candidates who are robust and able to cope in often stressful and sometimes upsetting situations.

We are looking for a highly motivated, autonomous individual to assist in the delivery of high-quality care to students and staff. The candidate must be able to work unsupervised during the school day, across both school sites in the absence of the school nurse and will be required to take on medical responsibility in the nurse's absence.

The Team

The role of Healthcare support worker will form part of our exceptional Student Support team. The purpose of the Student Support Team is to provide key support for the learning and welfare of all Students. Members of the team work at both the Tonbridge and Sevenoaks campuses. The team is led by a Deputy Headteacher and consists of a range of posts including Family Liaison Managers, School Counsellors, a school Nurse and Health Care Assistant, and Student Support Receptionists.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Administering medication Stock checking of medications including audits Administer first aid and care for pupils referred by staff or self-referred until they can return to lessons or are passed into the care of a parent, guardian, doctor, hospital etc and accurately recording all visits and treatment/advice given. Mental health support for students when required Supporting students who are unwell with chronic health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, epilepsy and sickle cell disease and to promote and protect the optimal health status of the students at the school Providing administrative support such as record-keeping and maintaining Health Care Plans Administration required for trips and visits, e.g. preparation of first aid and medical supplies, provision of medical notes for trip leaders Working collaboratively with Student Support team Responding to calls and emails to staff, parents and other professionals involved in the student's care Attending training courses for students who suffer from complex health issues such as diabetes, epilepsy and asthma Triage and treat pupils reporting to other members of the Student Services team where relevant e.g. mental health concerns delegated to the mental health support worker Respond to emergencies, unwell or injured students or staff around the school site To co-operate with and maintain good working relationships with both the multidisciplinary team and other Healthcare and Social Care professionals. Have an empathetic approach to patients, carers and relatives, answering any queries, suggestions or concerns they may have where possible, referring them to the registered nurse where appropriate.

Provision of Healthcare:

To ensure that high-quality and effective care is provided to both students and staff To observe and monitor the wellbeing of patients and report any different physical, mental or emotional behaviours to the School Nurse and Learning Support team for further observation To welcome staff and students to Student Services in a friendly, reassuring & accommodating manner, responding to enquiries efficiently To maintain an environment that meets the needs of the patient To sustain patient confidentiality and be sensitive to personal health concerns To actively support the holistic well-being of all students To support the School Nurse in developing School provision for healthcare and wellbeing, to ensure day-to-day student needs are met, such as suitable access to sanitary products and care for minor injuries To maintain the cleanliness of Student Services, ensuring that the correct sanitation is used in line with current guidelines To liaise with external agencies as deemed appropriate by the School Nurse To store medical supplies and drugs effectively

Administration:

To adhere to statutory Health & Safety and Data Protection Legislation, as well as GDPR To assist with the organisation of First Aid training for relevant staff and file valid qualifications To ensure stocks of cleaning, pharmaceutical and clinical goods are maintained, and to order as required To ensure comprehensive notes and records are made in relation to incidents/accidents, and reported to relevant staff as necessary within the appropriate confines of confidentiality To distribute First Aid supplies throughout the School as required To maintain general office supplies.

Application Closing Date: Tuesday 4th November 2025

Shortlist Interview Date: Tuesday 11th November 2025

Early applications are advised as the School reserves the right to appoint at any stage during the application process.?The School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post. As this role involves 'regulated activity' with children the successful applicant will be required to complete a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) disclosure application.? Employment will be conditional upon the College being satisfied with the result of the Enhanced DBS check and the outcome of all other checks.?

The School will also carry out a check of the Children's Barred List on the successful applicant. Applicants should be aware that it is unlawful for the School to employ anyone to work with children if they are barred from doing so, and it is a criminal offence for a person to apply to work with children if they are barred from doing so.This role is also exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the School is therefore permitted to ask shortlisted applicants to declare all convictions and cautions (including those which are "spent" unless they are "protected" under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 20,012.17-22,262.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme On-site parking
Work Location: In person